Elderly woman, 88, mugged days before Christmas in Rutherglen

Elderly woman, 88, mugged days before Christmas in Rutherglen

A PENSIONER has been mugged close to a shopping centre in Rutherglen - days before Christmas.

The 88-year-old woman was at the corner of Stonelaw Road and Greenhill Road when she was approached by a man who grabbed her bag, which contained a three figure sum of cash.

The robbery happened at around 4.45pm on Sunday, December 23.

The man ran off in the direction of the arcade and is described as white, between 30 and 40 years old, 5ft 5 inches, of slim build with short grey hair. He was wearing a short dark ‘Bomber’ jacket, jeans and trainers.

The victim made her way to a family member’s house where police were contacted.

Sergeant Derek Kavanagh, from Rutherglen Police Station, said: “To steal an elderly woman’s handbag, just before Christmas, is absolutely despicable and thankfully she was not injured.

“She has nonetheless been left upset and shaken by what happened and it is absolutely vital that we trace this abhorrent individual.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area around 4.45pm yesterday and may have witnessed the incident or noticed a man matching the above description, to please get in touch.

“I would also ask any motorists with dash-cams who were in the vicinity to check their footage in case they have captured anything which could be of significance.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Rutherglen Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 2814 of Sunday 23 December 2018. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”

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